James Madison's Montpelier
@jmmontpelier.bsky.social
Exploring the legacy of James Madison, the lives of the Enslaved Community, and the U.S. Constitution.
501(c)3 Nonprofit organization.
https://www.montpelier.org/
501(c)3 Nonprofit organization.
https://www.montpelier.org/
common action for the public good across More Perfect’s five Democracy Goals, and advancing various initiatives for the 250th anniversary of the birth of the nation.
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
common action for the public good across More Perfect’s five Democracy Goals, and advancing various initiatives for the 250th anniversary of the birth of the nation.
(2/2) #SayTheirNames #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory #InvisibleFounders #CompleteAmericanStory @jmmdescendants @SavingPlaces
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
(2/2) #SayTheirNames #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory #InvisibleFounders #CompleteAmericanStory @jmmdescendants @SavingPlaces
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Crawford Lackey welcomes Tom Mayes, Chief Legal Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Together, they explore how historic places like James Madison's Montpelier connect us to the origins of the Constitution and why preserving these spaces matters for democracy.
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Crawford Lackey welcomes Tom Mayes, Chief Legal Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Together, they explore how historic places like James Madison's Montpelier connect us to the origins of the Constitution and why preserving these spaces matters for democracy.
(4/4) Lukáš Jančička image, Pixabay
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(4/4) Lukáš Jančička image, Pixabay
(3/4) #Madison wrote, “Mrs. M. insists on adding for Mrs. Monroe a few pickles & preserves with half a dozen bottles of Gooseberries & a bag of dried cherries, which will not be wanted by us till another season will afford a supply...”
Did you pickle or preserve this year?
Did you pickle or preserve this year?
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(3/4) #Madison wrote, “Mrs. M. insists on adding for Mrs. Monroe a few pickles & preserves with half a dozen bottles of Gooseberries & a bag of dried cherries, which will not be wanted by us till another season will afford a supply...”
Did you pickle or preserve this year?
Did you pickle or preserve this year?
(2/4) but enslaved cooks could pickle them, dry them, or make preserves – ensuring a year-round food supply.
In February 1798, #DolleyMadison sent a gift of #pickles and #preserves to James and Elizabeth Monroe, who had just moved back to Virginia from France.
In February 1798, #DolleyMadison sent a gift of #pickles and #preserves to James and Elizabeth Monroe, who had just moved back to Virginia from France.
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(2/4) but enslaved cooks could pickle them, dry them, or make preserves – ensuring a year-round food supply.
In February 1798, #DolleyMadison sent a gift of #pickles and #preserves to James and Elizabeth Monroe, who had just moved back to Virginia from France.
In February 1798, #DolleyMadison sent a gift of #pickles and #preserves to James and Elizabeth Monroe, who had just moved back to Virginia from France.
(4/) Unidentified artist, Martin van Buren, c. 1837.
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Robert Timpson Conserved with funds from the Smithsonian Women's Committee
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Robert Timpson Conserved with funds from the Smithsonian Women's Committee
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
(4/) Unidentified artist, Martin van Buren, c. 1837.
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Robert Timpson Conserved with funds from the Smithsonian Women's Committee
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Robert Timpson Conserved with funds from the Smithsonian Women's Committee
(3/4) Stewart stated: “I was, you see, but a boy then, but I know that many noted men came to see him. ... Van Buren was there while he was a candidate for the presidency of the United States.”
Check out our blog post for other VIP visitors! www.montpelier.org/three-presid...
Check out our blog post for other VIP visitors! www.montpelier.org/three-presid...
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
(3/4) Stewart stated: “I was, you see, but a boy then, but I know that many noted men came to see him. ... Van Buren was there while he was a candidate for the presidency of the United States.”
Check out our blog post for other VIP visitors! www.montpelier.org/three-presid...
Check out our blog post for other VIP visitors! www.montpelier.org/three-presid...
(2/4) Mr. Martini was a #diplomat from the #Netherlands, and the VP was #MartinVanBuren, then running for President in 1836.
Did the “promised visit” actually happen? An 1888 newspaper interview with Ben Stewart, formerly #enslaved at Montpelier, is the final piece of evidence.
Did the “promised visit” actually happen? An 1888 newspaper interview with Ben Stewart, formerly #enslaved at Montpelier, is the final piece of evidence.
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
(2/4) Mr. Martini was a #diplomat from the #Netherlands, and the VP was #MartinVanBuren, then running for President in 1836.
Did the “promised visit” actually happen? An 1888 newspaper interview with Ben Stewart, formerly #enslaved at Montpelier, is the final piece of evidence.
Did the “promised visit” actually happen? An 1888 newspaper interview with Ben Stewart, formerly #enslaved at Montpelier, is the final piece of evidence.
commemorate America’s 250th anniversary!
Engage with history in a whole new way, collect passport stamps, enjoy exclusive discounts and prizes, and discover how Virginia helped shape the story of our nation. Start your journey at VirginiaHistory.org/250Passport #VA250Passport #VA250
Engage with history in a whole new way, collect passport stamps, enjoy exclusive discounts and prizes, and discover how Virginia helped shape the story of our nation. Start your journey at VirginiaHistory.org/250Passport #VA250Passport #VA250
Virginia 250 Passport | Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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VirginiaHistory.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
commemorate America’s 250th anniversary!
Engage with history in a whole new way, collect passport stamps, enjoy exclusive discounts and prizes, and discover how Virginia helped shape the story of our nation. Start your journey at VirginiaHistory.org/250Passport #VA250Passport #VA250
Engage with history in a whole new way, collect passport stamps, enjoy exclusive discounts and prizes, and discover how Virginia helped shape the story of our nation. Start your journey at VirginiaHistory.org/250Passport #VA250Passport #VA250
(2/2) On #VeteransDay, we honor all members of America’s #armedforces who have given so much in defense of our #liberty – from the #AmericanRevolution to the present day. #ThankYouForYourService!
US Marine color guard at Madison Family Cemetery, Montpelier photo.
US Marine color guard at Madison Family Cemetery, Montpelier photo.
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(2/2) On #VeteransDay, we honor all members of America’s #armedforces who have given so much in defense of our #liberty – from the #AmericanRevolution to the present day. #ThankYouForYourService!
US Marine color guard at Madison Family Cemetery, Montpelier photo.
US Marine color guard at Madison Family Cemetery, Montpelier photo.
(2/2) ...Order and symmetry equally appear in the great outlines and in the most minute features of it.”
Where have you seen symmetry at Montpelier?
#spiderweb photo taken on Montpelier’s lawn by Bill Bichell, courtesy of Montpelier.
Where have you seen symmetry at Montpelier?
#spiderweb photo taken on Montpelier’s lawn by Bill Bichell, courtesy of Montpelier.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(2/2) ...Order and symmetry equally appear in the great outlines and in the most minute features of it.”
Where have you seen symmetry at Montpelier?
#spiderweb photo taken on Montpelier’s lawn by Bill Bichell, courtesy of Montpelier.
Where have you seen symmetry at Montpelier?
#spiderweb photo taken on Montpelier’s lawn by Bill Bichell, courtesy of Montpelier.